Name: KLISC International Conference #4 (2024)
Start: 2024-05-22T07:00:00+03:00
End: 2024-05-23T21:15:00+03:00
Location: Sarova Woodlands Hotel

KLISC International Conference #4 (2024)

from Wednesday, 22 May 2024 (07:00) to Thursday, 23 May 2024 (21:15)

Monday, 20 May 2024
Tuesday, 21 May 2024
Wednesday, 22 May 2024
07:00 Registration / Opening
Registration / Opening
07:00 - 10:30
Contributions

07:30 Registration of conference participants - Peninah Musangi (AMREF International University) Samuel Munyi (College of Human Resource Management)

09:00 Opening Prayer - Victoria Munyao

09:10 Welcome Address & Introduction of Guests - Arnold Mwanzu (Aga-Khan University)

09:30 Keynote Address - Beatrice Inyangala (Principal Secretary - Higher Education)

10:00 Guest of Honor Address / Conference Opening - Hon. [RT] Moses Wetangula (Speaker of the National Assembly)
10:30 Group photo / Health break
Group photo / Health break
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 Sub-theme: Data Management Services in Libraries and Information Centres
Sub-theme: Data Management Services in Libraries and Information Centres
11:00 - 12:30
Contributions

11:00 Research Data Management in universities in Kenya : a comprehensive analysis of the legal and policy framework - Joel Nakitare (Rongo University)

11:15 Data literacy : an output focussed model to guide Kenyan academic libraries - Stanislaus Litsalia Agava (NIRUC)

11:30 Q & A - Janegrace Kinyanjui (Egerton University)

11:40 Wolters Kluwer & Cengage - Amos Bampisaki (Regional Academic Sales Representative, Wolters Kluwer / Cengage)

12:10 Emerald Publishing - Shaun Besarab (Business Manager, Emerald)

12:25 Q & A - Janegrace Kinyanjui (Egerton University)
12:30 [Breakout Session] Sub-theme: Data Management Services in Libraries and Information Centres
[Breakout Session] Sub-theme: Data Management Services in Libraries and Information Centres
12:30 - 13:10
Room: Breakout Room #A
Contributions

12:30 Research Data Management Services at Kenya’s Agricultural Research Institute Libraries : practices and perceptions - Emily Jeruto Ng’eno (Moi University)

12:45 Keeping up with the pride : new LIS roles supporting researchers with proficient research data management - Maria Cotera (Partnerships Development Manager, Figshare)

13:00 Q & A - Festus Ng'etich (JOOUST)
[Breakout Session] Sub-theme: Policy and Legal Framework in Library and Information Services Transformation
[Breakout Session] Sub-theme: Policy and Legal Framework in Library and Information Services Transformation
12:30 - 13:10
Room: Breakout Room #B
Contributions

12:30 Attaining compliance for digital archiving through effectual implementation of legislative and regulatory frameworks in selected Kenyan universities : are we ‘there’ yet? - Juliet Awinja Erima (Moi University)

12:45 Access to information and data protection in Kenya and its impact on provision of information - Kaberia Shadrack Kalung'e (Parliament of Kenya)

13:00 Q & A - Miriam Ndungú (Co-operative University)
13:10 Lunch Break
Lunch Break
13:10 - 14:00
14:00 Sub-theme: Technological Advancement in Library and Information Services / Adjournement
Sub-theme: Technological Advancement in Library and Information Services / Adjournement
14:00 - 18:30
Contributions

14:00 [Lightning Talk] What should librarians know about artificial intelligence? - Milica Ševkušić (Institute of Technical Sciences of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts: Belgrade, RS)

14:30 Artificial Intelligence-enabled virtual assistants : a systematic review on redefining user engagement in libraries - Josleen Rutere (Pan Africa Christian University)

14:45 Q & A - Juliet Awinja Erima (Moi University)

14:55 EBSCO - Aggrey Sang (EBSCO Regional Sales Manager, East and Central Africa)

15:25 ProQuest / Clarivate - Sylvia Kgorane (ProQuest / Clarivate)

15:35 Snapplify - Alexia Sahara (Snapplify)

15:45 Q & A - Juliet Awinja Erima (Moi University)

16:00 Technological advancement in library and information services - Zipporah C. Rop

16:15 Innovation and transformation in school libraries : a systematic review - Angela Njeri Macharia (Nova Pioneer Educational Group)

16:30 New trends in Knowledge Management in the 21st century with Umma university as a case study - Stella Migide Madete (Umma University)

16:45 Q & A - Juliet Awinja Erima (Moi University)

17:00 Oxford University Press - Katlego Moroe (Account Executive, Oxford University Press)

17:10 BUKU - Lance Ochieng (Business Development Manager, BUKU)

17:20 Q & A - Juliet Awinja Erima (Moi University)
Thursday, 23 May 2024
07:00 Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning
07:00 - 10:30
Contributions

07:30 Registration of conference participants (Day #2) - Peninah Musangi (AMREF International University) Samuel Munyi (College of Human Resource Management)

08:00 Opening Prayer - Nancy Kimile (Maasai Mara University)

08:10 Recap Session - Felicitas Ratanya (Egerton University)

08:20 Infusing professionalism in school libraries to improve reading culture in the community : a case of Remnant Vision School Kitengela, Kajiado County, Kenya - Faith Surtan (Kenya Revenue Authority)

08:35 Suitability of the current Kenyan LIS curriculum for the digital age - Naomy Mwaurah (Boma International Hospitality College)

08:50 Q & A - James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

09:00 JoVE Platform - Keyu Sumaria (Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa), JoVE Corporation)

09:30 Goethe-Institut - Lilian Momanyi (Head of Information and Library , Goethe-Institut Nairobi)

10:00 Taylor & Francis Publishers - Vinay Srinivas (Regional Sales Manager (e-Resources), Sub Saharan Africa & Sri Lanka, Taylor & Francis)

10:10 Q & A - James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)
10:30 Tea Break
Tea Break
10:30 - 11:00
11:00 Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning
Sub-theme: Digital Literacy and Lifelong Learning
11:00 - 13:10
Contributions

11:00 Digital literacy, information access and lifelong learning for students with visual and hearing impairment in public universities in Kenya - Beatrice N. Luvale (Dedan Kimathi University of Technology)

11:15 Assessing the capacity building programs pursued by university libraries in Meru County - Faith Ntinyari Gitonga (Kenya Methodist University)

11:30 Empowering lifelong learning : application of digital literacy skills among postgraduate students to access and use electronic resources at Margaret Thatcher Library, Moi University - Alfred Kiprop Masai (Moi University)

11:45 Q & A - James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)

12:00 Drillbit / Myloft (SilDA) - Christine Wangui (Sales and Marketing Manager, SILDA)

12:30 Wiley Online Library - Publisher Representative (John Wiley & Sons)

12:40 Figshare Platform - Maria Cotera (Partnerships Development Manager, Figshare)

12:50 Q & A - James Njue Mutegi (University of Embu)
13:10 Lunch Break
Lunch Break
13:10 - 14:00
14:00 Sub-theme: Open Access and Information Sharing / Closing / Cocktail + Networking
Sub-theme: Open Access and Information Sharing / Closing / Cocktail + Networking
14:00 - 21:15
Contributions

14:00 Demystifying open access misconception for improved research discoverability in developing countries - Pauline Ruguru Njagi (Muranga University of Science and Technology)

14:15 Academic Law Libraries as knowledge ecosystems : a framework for leveraging their role in accessing quality legal education and training in Kenya - Elphas Muruli Ngaira (Kenya School of Law)

14:30 Dissemination of research output through open access in Kenya : a case study of Egerton University institutional repository - Janegrace Kidei Kinyanjui (Egerton University) Kenneth Rotich (Egerton University)

14:45 TCC Africa - Joy Owango (Executive Director, Training Centre in Communication)

15:00 Crossref - Johanssen Obanda (Community Engagement Manager, Crossref)

15:10 Q & A - Wanyenda Chilimo (Technical University of Mombasa)

15:25 Green libraries as champions of sustainable development goals in Kenya - Arnold Mwanzu (Aga-Khan Unviersity)

15:40 Knowledge sharing practices among librarians at the Kenya National Library Service : a case of selected branches - Ednah Okenyuri Omare (United States International University-Africa)

15:55 Information literacy skills of medical undergraduate students in Moi University and university of Nairobi, Kenya - Evans Motari Momanyi (Lukenya University)

16:10 Effective communication in large libraries : case study of libraries in London - Hozefa Ramgadwala (Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah)

16:25 Q & A - Wanyenda Chilimo (Technical University of Mombasa)

16:35 American Chemical Society - Veresha Dukhi (American Chemical Society)

17:05 Sabinet - Madira Makhubela (Sabinet)

17:15 Elsevier - Publisher Representative (Elsevier)

17:25 Silicone Overdrive - Publisher Representative (Silicone Overdrive)

17:35 Q & A - Wanyenda Chilimo

17:55 Conference Close / Closing Remarks - Arnold Mwanzu (Aga-Khan Unviersity)

18:00 Vote of thanks - Nelsom Mutuma (KASNEB)

18:20 Closing Prayer - Josleen Rutere